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Movistar launches 3-man attack to end Froome’s Tour reign

CHOLET, France – Movistar is launching a three-man attack to foil Chris Froome’s quest to win a fifth Tour de France. While most teams appoint one leader to fight for the title, M...

DATE: Jul 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Fort Lewis College women’s basketball reloads for RMAC run

Skyhawks bring in two Division I products

DATE: Jul 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: College Sports

WORLD CUP KICKOFF: England’s ‘easy’ path runs through Sweden

MOSCOW – What to watch for in Saturday’s matchups in the World Cup quarterfinals: WHO’S WEAK? England coach Gareth Southgate basically picked his team’s path toward the semifinals...

DATE: Jul 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Travis Pastrana to attempt three historic jumps in salute to Evel Knievel

Pastrana hopes to clear Caesars Palace fountain

DATE: Jul 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Avalanche sign forward Matt Nieto to 2-year deal

DENVER – The Colorado Avalanche agreed on a two-year deal with forward Matt Nieto. Nieto is coming off a season in which he scored a career-high 15 goals for the Avalanche. He als...

DATE: Jul 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Kelly Kraft leads Lahiri, Simpson by 1 at Greenbrier

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – Kelly Kraft is about to find out whether he’s ready to handle the lead entering the weekend for the first time on the PGA Tour. Kraft shot a 7-under...

DATE: Jul 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Money match: Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson planning $10 million match

NEW YORK – Golf.com is reporting that Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods are contemplating a $10 million winner-take-all exhibition match. The report says Mickelson was hopeful the ma...

DATE: Jul 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Belgium eliminates Brazil, advances to World Cup semifinals

KAZAN, Russia – Neymar used Brazil’s famed yellow jersey to shield his anguish. The Belgians, clad in red and dancing in a celebratory circle nearby, couldn’t hide their relief. B...

DATE: Jul 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

France reaches semis, beats Uruguay 2-0

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia – A shot that flew directly at the hands of the opposing goalkeeper turned into a World Cup goal for Antoine Griezmann. The France striker scored the secon...

DATE: Jul 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports